Upper School Science

Science is more than a body of knowledge. It is a way of thinking; a way of skeptically interrogating the universe with a fine understanding of human fallibility" --- Carl Sagan

The science courses in the upper school are wide and varied, catering to the career choices of students who wish to concentrate on a STEM related degree, or those who would like a degree focused on the liberal arts. We have a mix of IB, AP, and general science courses that students can choose from to complete their science credits at St. John's.  Our science classes are not only lecture halls but also a place where exploration and experimentation can take place. Our labs are equipped with modern equipment and materials where students can test out their ideas to make sense of the world around them.

The science department highly encourages its students to ask questions and cultivate their curiosity about the natural world. We are delighted to be given the opportunity to showcase this in a worldwide setting. We participate in several international science fairs and this allows the students to develop a global worldview that prepares them to be citizens of the 21st century.

COURSES

Biology
AP Biology
IB Biology HL
IB Sports Exercise & Health Science
IB Environmental Systems & Societies
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
General Physics
AP Physics 1 & 2
IB Physics HL

US SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Arlene Chua

Christine McCormic

Robert Alvarez